Changing Data Types
Oct 19, 2005Is there a way to change the data type for multiple fields at once? Such as 20 text fields to numeric in one step.
Thanks
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Link Two Tables - Changing Field Types
Jun 11, 2012I am needing to link two tables but one field is in a "May 2012" format while the other table is in a "053112" format.. Is there a way beyond creating a formula to change "053112" into "May 2012"??
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Sep 5, 2005I have an Excel file (sourced externally) linked as a table. All fields are defined as text fields. In some of the Excel cells, data has somehow been entered as numeric (eg phone number). When I query the Excel file thru Access, these fields show up as errors (#num!).
I need to find a way of interogating the field, and if in error (like these ones), then ignore it, or replace with zeros etc.
I cant find a way of doing this. Help :)
Rod
Yes/no Data Types?
Jul 18, 2007Hi all :o
Just a quick stupid question, I have a Yes / No data type in my table but I want it to automatically put no unless I change it to Yes, is there an easy way to do this, probably a really simple question but am new to this and any help would be great
Thanks
Jackie
VBA Data Types
Feb 2, 2005I'm trying to append a group of fields to a SQL table using ADO in VBA. One of the fields I'm writing back to is a datatime and in certain situations there won't be a value, however, when I try this it throws in the beginning of time 1/1/1900 or whatever it is. Any ideas?
Thanks.
Numeric Data Types
Jan 17, 2006Hi,
Strange but true.
I am trying to numeric data types on my access 2000 where I could input values in table like 0.3567 or 2.3454
Anyway any values of this kind with 4 decimal places. however somehow the values always get rounded to number + 4 zeros as of example:
if I put 0.756769 I want it to be as 0.7568 but I get 1.0000
I don't understand this. Can anyone help please?
I have not used access for ages and I seemed to be forgeting all this stuff.
Thanks
dfuas
Replace And Data Types
Jan 26, 2006Hi all!
I'm experiencing an apparently simple problem, but it's taking me too long to solve :confused:
Two tables with a "text" (100) column on each. I want to select those who are identical. ¡So easy! thats the where clause:
AND a.sDesEntidad = b.sNombreLargo
That works fine. But... i want to "relax" the clause, by not considering dots ( . ) when comparing, and i do like this:
AND (Replace([a]![sDesEntidad],'.','') = Replace([b]![sNombreLargo],'.',''));
and i get a run-time Error 3464, Data type mismatch in criteria expression. Oooops!
My access version is 2003, spanish. I would really appreciate ur help, since this matter shouldn't be keeping me busy for so long :(
Regards and thx in advance!
Alejandro
Data Types From Different Sources?
Jan 31, 2008Hi,
Wondering if anyone has a solution for my problem.
I have 2 data sources, one which is an ODBC and one which is an import table. I have a 2 queries each querying the 2 data sources seperatly.
My problem is... One of the fields which I need to do a join to a reference table has a different data type in each of the data sources. I have tried changing this in the imported table NO JOY!! You cant change the data type in the ODBC link.
Is the anyway round this?
Any help appreciated...
Access Data Types
Feb 9, 2006I am trying to do a comparison between two values and am getting the following error:
Microsoft JET Database Engine error '80040e07'
Data type mismatch in criteria expression.
The code that is creating the error is as follows:
sb = Request.Form("storyboardscreen")
if Not Lcase(Request.Form("AllStoryBoard")) = "all" then
whereClause = whereClause + "theStoryboard = " + sb
end if
I am using the statement to build the where clause of my query. The sb value is retrieved from a pull down menu and "theStoryboard" column is the db is of data type "text". The values stored in the field are 12 digit numbers. I have tried doing a cstr to sb but that doesnt work, any tips on what I am doing wrong? I am using asp with an access db....
Thanks
Updating Between Fields Of Different Data Types
Jun 21, 2005WorkID is a look-up field, so its Data Type is Number.
In the same table, DailyGrind is a field with the Data Type of text.
I would like to update WorkID with the jobs in DailyGrind.
Surely there must be a way to do it, gurus?
Union Query Data Types
Dec 11, 2007Hi All,
I have a Union query that brings together several tables into one. This works perfectly well however there is an occassion when a field in one table has its data type changed to text from date. This is to allow N/A to be entered rather than a date. When this occurs the union query changes all the dates from the other tables to text also and therefore other queries I am running based on the Union query now fail.
Is there any way to have the Union Query ignore the data from the table where and when this this occurs as it is not necessary to show in the query and can happen with any of the tables at a users discretion
Thanks Again
IC
Converting Data Types With Linked Tables
Aug 3, 2007Hi,
I have 2 linked tables, I would like to join these tables in access, however the first table's field is a memo and the second table is a number. I have tried to cint() the field in a query but I get an error message "Explicit conversion from datatype text to smallint is not allowed"
Any ideas how to get around this problem?
Thanks
Michael
Tables :: How To Open Form Using Hyperlink Data Types
Jun 8, 2014I create a table that have one hyperlink data type and i want to open a existing form that i created using this hyperlink.
Can this hyperlink data type open a form in the same access database? or open form in different access database?
Using hyperlink button have the function to open form in same database but the problem is this function is not available in hyperlink data type.
How Do View The Data Types Returned By A Query In Access 2000?
Jun 3, 2005I am working in MS Access 2000. I have a query that is returning a table with various types of data. The problem is I can't seem to find anywhere in the Access GUI that will show me the data types of columns it has returned so I can't manually create a table to hold the values returned by query. Question is two fold:
1. Is there a way in Access SQL to import data returned from a query into a table that is not yet defined. Some like this:
a. Create a table that has a primary key but doesn't yet know the number of columns and/or data types of those columns.
b. Import the data from a query into this table and have it create the columns and copy the data types and populate the table while also numbering each row by primary key.
or
2. Is there a way to find out what the data types are for a table returned by a query in MS Access. I have checked the properites of the query and have been up and down the gui looking but I can't find a way while looking at the data returned by a query to explicitely see the data type (i.e., number, Date/Time, etc..) used by each column.
Any info would help. Thanks.
Make Table Query Returns Binary Data Types
Jan 31, 2008This the first time I post in this forum and I tried looking for an answer to my question before posting, so I apologize if my question has been answered previously.
Is it possible to determine, in Access 2000, the data type in a Make-Table query of a new column with null value so that it does not default to binary.
Here is my sample sql:
SELECT tblAddressBook.Name, Null AS Email INTO tblTestTable
FROM tblAddressBook;
The output is tblTestTable with two columns: Name and Email. The data type of column Email defaults to Binary. How do I make it default to Text.
Thank you.
Forms :: Data Types Match And In Order But Getting Syntax Error
May 9, 2015The Data Types match and they are in order. I get a syntax error.
PHP Code:
strSQL = "INSERT INTO tblHour (Hours, WorkDate, SickDay, SickDte) VALUES (" _
Me.AbsenceHrsID & ",#" & Format(Me.AbsenceDteTo, "yyyy-mm-dd") & "#,True,#" _
Format(Me.AbsenceDteTo, "yyyy-mm-dd") & "#)"
CurrentDb.Execute strSQL, dbFailOnError
General :: Create A Spec File Or Set Field Data Types
Jan 26, 2014Looking for a way to use transfertext to make a table and create a spec file from csv files I am importing. I want all fields in the table to be shorttext.
Otherwise I need another way to bring the files into a table.
I have a generic spec to use that brings in any data as text.
Created the spec from a delimited file with 255 text fields... Field001, Field002, etc.
However the field names need to be changed. My field names are in the first row of a table. I will need to read each fields data in the first row and rename the field.
Access Field Types Change When Relinking Data From Sql Server?
Jan 25, 2014We have been using an Access (Access 2013) program where we link the program to dataviews created in sql server.
Recently we had to re-link the data views because a change had been made to them. When we relinked the data we noticed that the field type for the field used as the primary key changed from "Short Text" to "Long Text". The programmer who created the dataview from sql server said that nothing was done at that end that would have caused the change
I know how to prevent the problem from recurring. We are changing the sql server spec from VARCHAR(8000) to CHAR(20).
Enter And Print Various Types Of Data - Navigation Pane Not Visible
Jul 14, 2014I've inherited an Access 2000 database that is used to enter and print various types of data. I am using Access 2010 and when I open it I am in a forms view for the main user interface. I want to see and/or edit the objects that make up this database but I can't find a way to see them. The navigation pane is not visible and using F11 doesn't open it. How can I see the database objects?
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Oct 23, 2013I have a field in a table that is comprised of mostly numerical data but some records are text.
I want to convert this field to numerical only and make a new field to put the textual data in.
However converting the field will delete the textual data. What is the easiest way to convert the field but save the textual data AND append the textual data to the SAME record that they were in originally in the new field?
Changing Data In Query Results Changes Data In Source Table
Dec 17, 2012I have a table and a simple query that pulls results from the table. Nothing too crazy. But, if I were to go in and change some of the data/values in the query results it will change the respective data in the table. I know that this cannot be right. What do I have to do to either prevent the ability to change query results and/or prevent any changes in the query from altering the original data in the table.
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Oct 24, 2006So, I've recently discovered that I'm more of an Access newbie than I had fancied myself to be. Anyway, I find that I need help with part of an ongoing project.
In our agreements with our clients, we have a set of standard terms which we typically use. Some clients with better bargaining power can occasionally negotiate better terms. One of the things I want our database to do is pull up which clients use the boilerplate terms and which have special situations.
I have two tables:
1) Fields: ClientID (Autonumber - Primary Key) & ClientName (Text)
2) Fields: ClientID (same as above - Primary Key) & Boilerplate (Yes/No)
For the clients that do not use the boilerplate, I would like to input the terms that differ from the original. Now to my question:
Is there anyway in my form(s) to make it so if I answer "No" (the client has special terms), it will then allow me to enter the special terms in another box? Similarly, if I answer "Yes" (that the client has boilerplate terms) no special entry box is triggered?
I'm not sure if I'm making any sense, but I guess I can sort of liken it to a computer survey where you have the choice of 4 options or "other" and if you select "other", an area opens for you to type what "other" is.
Let me know if you have questions. I'm at a loss for how to explain or do this.
How To Prevent Data From Changing
Mar 3, 2008I have a form that with a combo box that is populated by a query. The user can select a value from the combo box which then opens a form filtered by the chosen selection. However I have noticed that the identifier field gets changed when the form is closed. I would like to prevent the identifier from being changed will still allowing the user to make a selection. I am open to any suggestions.
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Feb 18, 2005I have inherited a table where the data type is binary in some cases and I want to change these to Numerical. When I do this in design, I get a message which says I can't do that. I have something like 200,000 records.
If I try to export as Text file I get Invalid Argument message coming up. Can anyone help?
MDB....underlying Changing Data Source
Dec 1, 2006Hi!
I have an MDB file that points to a postgres database. What I'm trying to do is to redirect it to another datasource. The database is exactly the same, but I just need to point it to a different location. I tried doing this with linked table manager by refreshing the table and enabling the "always prompt for new location". I was able to point to my new location but what happened was my MDB became readonly, I am unable to edit anything after I changed the datasource.
Mysterious Table Data Changing
Nov 10, 2005I have a table that contains all of our company pricing for services. You can see a screen shot of the table here:
http://www.x-raysband.com/table1.jpg
All of this data is locked and cannot be changed by the user. However, the seasons keep getting mixed up. What I mean by this is that suddenly there will be a record missing from one of the seasons and there is a duplicate record in one of the other seasons. See the spot-shadowed fields here:
http://www.x-raysband.com/table2.jpg
Off season and Spring are now missing entries for CDJ, INC but the records that belong in those places are now showing as duplicate entries in Prime and Regular. Simply put, the season name somehow got changed within the record, but there is nothing in the system that allows a user to do that.
This has been happening ever since I added the pricing feature to the DB and I am completely stumped. Our work DB has the tables stored in a SQL server back end.
If anyone can shed some light on why this might be happening, any help would be appreciated.